Further to a recent blog on wine labelling, this explains why some wine brands seem to show all ingredients and others do not. There is a cut off date based on when the wine was produced of 30 June 2012. Wine produced before this date doesn't need to be labelled but after this date is should be. Here is the latest from the Food Standards Agency: "COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) … [Read more...]
Lactic bacteria in wine – what does this mean?
Wine allergen labelling is still up in the air. Sulphites seem to very widely mentioned but The Foods Standard Agency website states that 'The European Commission have recently agreed a regulation that will extend the temporary exemptions for allergen labelling requirements for both egg albumin and milk (casein) used as fining agents for wine, and lysozyme (produced from egg) … [Read more...]
Can you be allergic to wine?
Do you love a glass of wine, or two? If you have allergies you should be aware that some wine can contain allergens, including egg, milk and fish. This can cause skin flare ups, flushing and stomach discomfort, though should be in small enough quantities so as not to cause anaphylaxis. Did you know wine could contain these allergens? Do you get an allergic reaction when you … [Read more...]